Teen Dating Violence

1 of 11 high school students say they've been physically harmed by their boyfriend or girlfriend.

1 in 11 students said they've been forced to engage in sexual activity when they had not wanted to.

1 in 4 girls say they've been concerned about being physically harmed by their boyfriend.

1 in 4 teens who have been in serious relationships stated that their partner has tried to prevent them from spending time with friends and family. 1 in 4 have also been pressured to only spend time with their partner.

96% of high school students report emotional and psychological abuse in dating relationships.

23% of teen girls have gone further than they wanted to sexually as a result of pressure.

50% of teen girls who have experienced sexual pressure stated they were scared that the relationship would end if they didn't give in.

Studies show that dating violence lowers test scores.

Dating violence is also among tweens.

1 out of 5 American tweens who have been in a relationship have reported a friend struck out of anger by their boyfriend or girlfriend.

More than 50% of teens who had sex before 14 were in highly abusive or violent relationships.

Sources: www.shelteringwings.orgwww.breakthecycle.orgwww.stayteen.org

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